Alfonso Brescia
DirectingAlfonso Brescia was an Italian film director and screenwriter, recognized for his work in various genres, including science fiction, peplum, and Spaghetti Westerns. He began his career in the 1960s, directing films such as The Magnificent Gladiator (1964) and The Conqueror of Atlantis (1965). Brescia gained notoriety in the late 1970s for his low-budget science fiction films, often inspired by the success of Star Wars. These films, including War of the Robots (1978) and Star Odyssey (1979), are noted for their imaginative storytelling despite budget constraints. Throughout his career, Brescia directed over 50 films, showcasing his versatility and adaptability to popular cinematic trends.
Known For
Filmography — Acting
Filmography — Crew
Iron Warrior
Screenplay
Beast in Space
Director
The War of the Robots
Director
Battle of the Amazons
Director
Sweet Teen
Writer
Choke Canyon
Writer
Revolt of the Praetorians
Director
Days of Violence
Director
Poppea: A Prostitute in Service of the Emperor
Director
Cry of Death
Director
Super Stooges vs the Wonder Women
Director
Murder in Blue Light
Screenplay
The Terror of Rome Against the Son of Hercules
Screenplay
Naked Girl Killed in the Park
Director
The Labyrinth of Sex
Director
The New Godfathers
Director
Helen, Yes... Helen of Troy
Director
Killer Caliber .32
Director
Hell in Normandy
Director
Nights and Loves of Don Juan
Director
Your Sweet Body to Kill
Director
Tradimento
Screenplay
My Gun is the Law
Director
War of the Planets
Writer
Zappatore
Director
Giuramento
Director
Battle of the Stars
Director
The Two Gladiators
Writer
White Fang and the Hunter
Director
Blood and Bullets
Director
Star Odyssey
Director
White Fang and the Gold Diggers
Director
Winchester Bill
Director
The Mafia Triangle
Director
Loves, Bed and Betrayals
Director
Il mammasantissima
Director
Cross Mission
Director
Laura... a 16 anni mi dicesti sì
Director
The Magnificent Gladiator
Director
Naples... The Camorra Challenges, the City Hits Back
Director
Gold Train
Screenplay
Inmate
Director
Miami Cops
Director
Children are Pieces of Your Heart
Screenplay
Lo scugnizzo
Screenplay
The Inheritance of Uncle Goodsoul
Director
Omelette Italian Style
Writer
Kill Rommel!
Director
Naples... Serenade Caliber 9
Director
The Conqueror of Atlantis
Writer
Missione sabbie roventi
Director
Your Life for My Son
Director
L'ultimo guappo
Director
Club Vacanze
Director